Do you find yourself asking, "What's the difference between a Premier NHL jersey and an Authentic NHL jersey?" When purchasing NHL jerseys, it's important to know exactly what type you're looking for. There are four types of jerseys to meet the needs of all fans.
If you want the same jersey worn by the NHL players containing all of the high quality performance materials utilized in the pro cut, then a
If you're looking for a more casual jersey, yet still engineered and constructed to duplicate the look of the on-ice team designs then the
is an excellent option.
may be your best choice.
Finally, if you prefer the traditional designs and logos of your favorite team then the
may be what you're looking for. Each type of jersey shows you're a true fan and the chart below is designed to help you choose the one that's best for you.
| Reebok EDGE Authentic | Reebok Premier | Reebok Practice | CCM Classic Replica |
Description | Authenticate the jerseys worn by NHL players. They feature pro-weight fabric with all sewn-on graphics. These jerseys are designed for fans seeking the same high quality as worn by their favorite players. | Premier jerseys are engineered and constructed to duplicate the look of on-ice team designs. The front has a sewn-on team crest while the back features screen-printed twill letters and numbers. | Replica of on-ice Practice Jerseys worn by NHL players during practice. | (LIMITED TEAM AVAILABILITY) Replica jerseys are made with Air-Knit fabric. The front has a sewn-on team crest while the back features an attached name plate with screen-printed twill letters and numbers. |
Fabrics |
Fabric | Performance fabric strategically placed throughout the body. | Athletic cut with modified fabrics inspired by the authentic. | Mid-weight fabric. | Mid-weight fabric. |
Body Fabric | 250g double knit polyester/spandex four-way stretch pique core body. Body is treated with Bead Away technology, a water Repellent Treatment. Also has sewn in authentic fight strap. | 175g polyester pique two-way stretch core Body front. 125g Solid Mesh underarm and back. | Mid-weight Ultrafil 100% polyester. Polyester Mesh arm gussets. | Patented mid-weight Air-Knit 100% polyester. |
Shoulders and Elbows | 237g double knit polyester four- way stretch X-tafil. | 125g Solid Mesh. | Reflective shoulder and sleeve braid. | 100% Air-Knit polyester. |
Neck | 325g Lycratalic double knit/spandex four-way stretch neck collar. | Polyester interlock knit rib collar. | Interlock Neck Trim. | Interlock Neck Trim. |
Graphics/Lettering |
Player Number | Full Multi Layered Twill. Fully Sewn to Garment numbers. | Heat-pressed multi color screen-printed twill numbers. | Heat-pressed single layer twill numbers. | Heat-pressed multi color twill numbers. |
Player Name | Sewn-on, multi-layer tackle twill on a sewn-on name plate. Captain's C sewn-on, when applicable. | Heat-pressed multi color, single-layer screen-printed twill. Captain's C applied, when applicable. | Heat-pressed single layer twill letters. | Heat-pressed multi-layer tackle twill on a sewn-on name plate. Captain's C applied, when applicable. |
Team Graphic | Fully sewn embroidered tackle twill team crest, and twill applique shoulder logos. | Embroidered tackle twill team crest, and screen-printed twill applique shoulder logos. | Combination of embroidery and twill applique front crests. No shoulder patches. | Sewn on embroidered tackle twill team crest, and twill applique shoulder logos. |
Logos |
Official NHL Shield | Official NHL Shield patch sewn on to the bottom of the front collar fabric insert. | Official NHL Shield patch sewn on to the bottom of the front collar fabric insert. | Official NHL Shield patch sewn on to the bottom of the front collar fabric insert. | | Reebok | Reebok vector embroidered on the back of the neck. | Reebok vector embroidered on the back of the neck. | RBK logo embroidered on back of neck and front left chest. | CCM embroidered patch on back of neck and left sleeve. |
RBK/NHL | RBK/NHL Center Ice Authentic woven neck label and RBK/NHL Center Ice jock tag with numeric sizing is applied to the lower left bottom of the jersey. | RBK/NHL Official licensed woven neck label and RBK/NHL jock tag with alpha sizing is applied to the lower left bottom of the jersey. | RBK/NHL licensed woven neck label. | CCM/NHL licensed jersey woven neck label. |